Good government is a basic principle, built on the foundation of public trust and the exchange of information between governments and the public they serve. Join the executive directors of the State Ethics Commission and Office of Open Records on…
Historical Roadside Marker Grants
The Hometown Heritage grant program commemorates historically significant people, places, things or events with historical roadside markers. This nationwide program seeks to capture local history, especially for those subjects which may not qualify for the state marker program. Markers must recognize a…
Join Us Tonight: Boost Your Zoning Hearing Board Skills!
Being a zoning hearing board member is no easy task. From making tough decisions to understanding the Municipalities Planning Code, the challenges are real. That’s why we’re offering a virtual class tonight to help you excel in your role. What…
Three Months Until Federal REAL ID Mandate Takes Effect
Beginning May 7, 2025, travelers will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, photo ID card, or other form of federally acceptable identification (such as valid passport or military ID) to board a domestic commercial flight or enter certain federal facilities….
Ongoing Opportunity: Waterway Access Mini Grant Program
The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) is now accepting applications for the Statewide Waterway Access Mini Grant Program. This program, supported by the Pa. Fish and Boat Commission and DCNR, is designed to help meet growing demand for…
Get Customizable Salary Insights Now with the PSATS Salary Survey
Did you know you can access Salary Survey results earlier than ever? Thanks to township input, we have streamlined data entry in the PSATS Salary Survey Plus tool and participating townships can access immediate results now. If you participated last…
Reminder: Keystone Historic Preservation Grants Available
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is now accepting applications for two types of historic preservation grants: Townships that own or support a publicly accessible historic property are eligible to apply for both grant types through March 3, 2025, and…
Fellowship Available in PA Agencies to Develop Land Use Tools, PFAS Policy
The commonwealth is accepting applications for the William and Hannah Penn Fellowship until February 28. The fellowship gives aspiring professionals with master’s and other advanced degrees the chance to work with the state’s top executive leaders on projects that support the governor’s…
PSATS Executive Director Dave Sanko Talks Issues
PSATS Executive Director Dave Sanko recently appeared on “Behind the Headlines,” a program by the Susquehanna Valley Center for Public Policy, an independent, non-partisan, non-profit public policy research organization. Dave highlighted some of PSATS’ top legislative priorities, from transportation to…
Natural Gas Impact Fee Report Due 3/1
This report of the total township budget for the prior budget year is due to the Public Utility Commission by March 1. Only municipalities that received natural gas impact fees in 2024 and expect to receive funds in 2025 need…
